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Making the Long-Term Services and Supports System Work for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Source: TAE
States serve a substantial number of people with dementia and their family caregivers in their Aging Networks and LTSS systems. Serving this population effectively involves accommodating the needs of a population that, in addition to memory loss, experiences a variety of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms resulting from dementia, along with other medical conditions. In model dementia-capable systems, programs are tailored to the unique needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and their caregivers.
(PDF) Caption: Making the Long-Term Services and Supports System Work for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
(PDF) Caption: Dementia Capability Toolkit
Associated Date: November 2011

TAE Fact Sheet: How to Secure Medicaid Federal Financial Participation for ADRC Functions

Source: TAE
States can draw down federal funds to assist in paying for the operation of their Medicaid program. Some ADRC activities may be eligible for administration federal financial participation (FFP). This resource provides guidance in applying and securing Medicaid FFP for ADRC activities. This fact sheet was also distributed at the 2008 ADRC National Meeting in Boston in a session on Securing FFP.
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Associated Date: May 2007

ADRC-TAE Issue Brief: Expediting Medicaid Financial Eligibility

Source: National Academy of State Health Policy, ADRC-TAE
This issue brief documents other states' efforts with fast-track Medicaid eligibility and presumptive eligibility. Information was gathered from CO, GA, KS, MI, NE, OH, OR, PA and WA by the National Academy for State Health Policy.
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Updated March 6, 2008

Benefits for Children with Disabilities

Source: Social Security Administration
SSA Publication No. 05-10026 describes Social Security benefits available for children with disabilities and adults with disabilities who became disabled as children.
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Added December 11, 2007

ADRC-TAE Issue Brief - Online Medicaid Applications

Source: ADRC-TAE
ADRCs have used a number of strategies to streamline access to long-term services and supports. One key strategy, used by many ADRCs, is to provide online applications for Medicaid or screening tools to assess eligibility for benefits. This issue brief provides details about ADRC grant efforts related to online applications.
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Updated December 11, 2007

Facilitating Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment and Renewal in 2014

Source: CMS
This letter from CMS State to Health Officials offers optional strategies that can help make significant progress toward reducing the number of uninsured individuals and optional tools to help states manage the transition to their new eligibility and enrollment systems and coverage of new Medicaid enrollees.
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Associated Date: May 17, 2013

Opportunities for ADRCs to Strengthen the Home and Community-Based Direct Service Workforce
Source: The Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
The availability of trained direct service workers is threatened by dramatic increase in population age 65 and older and the growing demand for long-term services and supports (LTSS). This document explains why states and ADRCs need to focus on building their Direct Service Workforce to meet this growing demand.
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Associated Date: December 2012

Connecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities with Personal Care Assistance: The Potential of ADRCs as Hosts for Publicly-Funded Matching Service Registries
Source: The Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
Several states are experimenting with solutions to help individuals who need long term services and supports connect with available workers. One approach is a publicly-funded matching service registry (MSR) that facilitates connections between qualified home care workers and individuals who self-direct their in-home services and supports. This document explains how registries can help match supply and demand, what the benefits of MSRs are for states and how to begin creating these registries.
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Associated Date: December 2012

AHRQ Innovations Excahnge (May 25, 2011 Issue): Cultural Competence
Source: 0
Tools and strategies on cultural competence from the May issue of the Innovations site from the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality.
(External Link) Caption: AHRQ May 25, 2011 Issue: Cultural Competence
Added June 6, 2011

ADSSP Project Planning Tool North Carolina Project CARE

Source: North Carolina ADSSP Grantee
Report on North Carolina's Project CARE (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) targeted to serve rural, underserved, minority populations.
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Updated December 28, 2010

North Carolina ADDGS Grant Project

Source: ADSSP National Resource Center Studies
Report developed by the ADSSP National Resource Center that describes systems and sustained change in North Carolina.
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Associated Date: January 01, 2006

Mathematica Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy Report to Congress
Source: Mathematica Policy Research Inc
This project worked to identify best practices in encouraging people to apply for Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) Low Income Subsidy.
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Updated November 12, 2010

ADRCs and Housing Session - Notes - July 2007 National Meeting.

Source: ADRC-TAE
These notes are from the ADRCs and Housing session of the at the July 2007 National Meeting.
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Associated Date: July 01, 2007

Strategies for Improving Benefits Access from the August ADRC Monthly TA Call

Source: TAE
A presentation from the National Center for Benefits on access to benefits for seniors and younger adults with disabilities.
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Associated Date: August 06, 2009

"The State of Human Services in Rural America"
Source: Rural Poverty Research Center
This publication provides an overview of the types of human service programs serving rural communities and the challenges they face.
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Added April 8, 2009

Online Medicaid Applications Presentation

Source: ADRC-TAE
This presentation is from the May 2007 Monthly TA Call on online Medicaid Applicatons.
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Associated Date: May 01, 2007

Resources from the ADRC July 2005 Call on ADRC collaboration with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

Source: The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This page about the July 2005 monthly call about the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) - Part D includes links to all call resources. The call was intended to promote partnerships, particularly in terms of outreach to individuals with disabilities.
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Associated Date: July 01, 2005

Milwaukee County Energy Assistance Flyer
Source: Milwaukee County Department of Aging, Wisconsin
This outreach brochure is directed at adults that may be in need of energy assistance. The document provides information on the energy assistance program and contact information for the 'Elderlink' telephone helpline which can match adults up with the assistance program.
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Updated December 12, 2007

Guide to No-Cost/Low-Cost Online Tools for People with Disabilities
Source: Alliance for Technology Access
This guide to online tools was was developed by the Northern Illinois Center for Adaptive Technology, in cooperation with Alliance for Technology Access, with support from CTCNet and ILCTC.
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Updated December 12, 2007

Financing Long Term Care for the Elderly
Source: Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) paper ? prepared at the request of the House Budget Committee ?summarizes the current state of financing for long-term care, identifies some of the issues affecting it both now and in the future, and considers policy alternatives that address the mix of private and governmental sources of financing for LTC costs.
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Updated December 12, 2007

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid, 2005: A Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, Their Families, and Their Advocates
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
This guide provides information to people with disabilities, their families, and advocates on how best to navigate the system and maximize benefits from Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Updated November 20, 2007

Medicaid Checklist for State Policymakers
Source: CMS
This document provides a review of Medicaid issues aimed at state policymakers. It covers eligibility groups, state plan services, federal poverty guidelines, and other areas.
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Updated November 20, 2007

Marathon ADRC Folder

Source: Marathon Co., Wisconsin
This document holds three types of outreach materials Wisconsin used. The first is a handout with the Resource Center contact information. The second outreach material is a chart outlining the types of care facilities available for older adults. The third outreach material summarizes information on estate recovery.
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Updated November 20, 2007

Presentation: Simplifying Access: Collaboration between State Aging and Medicaid Officials
Source: AoA-CMS
Slides for conference call on collaboration between aging services and Medicaid. Presented by Glenn Stanton of CMS and John Wren of AoA, February 24, 2004.
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Associated Date: February 24, 2004

Marathon County WI Nutrition Program Brochure

Source: Marathon Co., Wisconsin
This brochure briefly describes the Nutrition Program and includes information on cost, location, and other relevant contact information.
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Updated November 20, 2007

FAQ: Determining Medicaid Eligibility
Source: CMS
CMS provided answers to questions by grantees concerning the duties and roles ADRC's hold in the Medicaid eligibility process.
(Internal Link)
Updated November 20, 2007

Energy Assistance

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This brochure outlines where individuals can go for energy assistance.
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Updated November 20, 2007

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